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Civil wedding ceremony or religious?

By Mary Hubbard

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Let's face it; the day you get married is probably the biggest day in your life, and one which you'll no doubt remember forever. Of course, we all have our own ideas as to what makes a wedding day special, but that doesn't change the fact that a key decision in planning a wedding will involve the choice between a civil or religious ceremony.

There is a growing number of people discovering that civil ceremonies offer a lot of flexibility compared to traditional marriage ceremonies. Interestingly enough, approximately 60% of marriages in Australia nowadays are carried out by a registrar. It should be mentioned however that this doesn't suggest that people are shunning religion, but instead, this new trend is largely due to the fact that there are nowadays more opportunities than ever before when it comes to civil marriages.

Bear in mind that traditional religious weddings can only be performed at specific locations, and of course they also tend to follow a set routine. Admittedly, there are still thousands of couples choosing to have religious weddings, but the amount of people opting for civil ceremonies has been increasing steadily, largely because more and more couples prefer the flexibility rather than the boundaries and restrictions which are common with traditional religious ceremonies. Also, because civil ceremonies don't include any form of religious teachings, all guests can feel comfortable, irrespective of their own individual beliefs.

Another huge advantage of civil ceremonies is that a couple can tie the knot practically anywhere they wish. In other words, you can get married to each other on a boat, in a hot air balloon, underwater, or even at a luxury resort. As you can see, civil ceremonies allow far more flexibility in terms of location when compared to religious ceremonies.

Another contributing factor to the increase in the number of civil ceremonies is that many people are now getting married for the second or third time, and of course, people who have gone through a divorce can often encounter obstacles which prevent them from being able to get married with a religious ceremony. Even those who are free to marry again by their respective churches may choose to have a civil ceremony instead, simply so that they can get to enjoy a different kind of celebration. Lastly, it is believed that the increase in civil ceremonies also has something to do with the fact that many couples nowadays to prefer to live with each other for a number of years before actually getting married.

Simply put, civil ceremonies are undeniably an easier option for many couples. Obviously, if you choose to have a religious ceremony you'll probably be required to attend the church in question, and you may even be required to undergo a certain amount of marriage counseling prior to the actual wedding. Also, you'll need to comply with various religious traditions during the service. These are all things which can be avoided if a couple chooses to have a civil wedding, hence the growing popularity.

More and more people are looking to have a Sunshine Coast wedding in Queensland, Australia as it provides ideal religious or civil ceremony settings for two people who are in love.

Of course, when one considers the fact that wedding packages can nowadays include a civil ceremony together with a wonderful reception, and that everything can take place at one location, Sunshine Coast wedding venues have all the more reason to market increasingly enticing package deals. In fact, many people simply cannot resist the opportunity of such a package, considering that such ceremonies take place in amazing locations, accommodation is right there on site or nearby, you have a personal wedding planner at your disposal, and of course, you have the flexibility to include any other special features you'd like to see.

Irrespective of whether you and your partner choose to have a traditional religious wedding, or whether you prefer to have a civil ceremony, Sunshine Coast weddings are able to cater to your every need. In fact, no matter where you choose to get married, there are nowadays more options available to you than ever before in order to ensure that your wedding day will indeed be the biggest day of your life.

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